The beautiful pictures made by Carole of
Mademoiselle Poirot blog.
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GINGER & LIME CRÈME BRÛLÉE by Mademoiselle Poirot
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Dutch Designer Ineke Hans designs Plektra stool for IIttala | minimal | functional | natural
Dutch Designer Ineke Hans designs the Plektra stool for iittala.
It’s minimal + functional + natural
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| New stool annex side-table “Praktis” by Ineke Hans for iittala |
A look inside the Freunde von Freunden apartment in Berlin AND an interview with Frederik Frede
A look inside the
Freunde von Freunden apartment in Berlin
AND:
Q&A with Frederik Frede, one of FvF’s founders.
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| Freunde von Freunden apartment Berlin | Vitra | photo’s by © C-More |
I wanted to make this blog post for a long time! When I first heard about Freunde von Freunden at the We Are Social meeting, at the design furniture fair IMM Cologne 2013, I looked FvF up on the internet and started to follow them. Reading the portrait stories and seeing the interiors and homes of all the friends and friends of friends is very inspiring. Getting to know the people behind the featured interiors a little bit is a really nice aspect of FvF and a refreshing, new, different approach of showing homes and interiors.FvF apartment Berlin
Then I read about the FvF apartment in the Mitte area in Berlin and that it’s furnished and styled in cooperation with Vitra, my favorite interior design brand. I think you now can imagine how high this spot was on my wish-list for a personal visit and a blog post. Finally, last April, I was in Berlin for blog event The Hive 2015 and got the chance to visit the apartment.Vitra and FvF
When I entered the apartment I felt at home immediately. That’s is no coincidence, because the apartment is designed like a home “for everyday life, reflecting how a creative, mobile and digitallyoriented generation lives” as Frederik tells in the Q&A below. The Vitra furniture fit in perfectly. Vitra also believes that a home is a personal collage that, in the course of time, will change with the preferences and the living conditions of the residents. And you feel that vibe when you enter the apartment.Layout and floor plan
The bright apartment with high ceilings contains a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and a spacious entrance. The floorplan is based on the original layout of the beautiful building. Some very clever additions, like the room dividing wall of plywood between the living room and bedroom that is also a cupboard, make this space into a modern and urban place.
Then I read about the FvF apartment in the Mitte area in Berlin and that it’s furnished and styled in cooperation with Vitra, my favorite interior design brand. I think you now can imagine how high this spot was on my wish-list for a personal visit and a blog post. Finally, last April, I was in Berlin for blog event The Hive 2015 and got the chance to visit the apartment.Vitra and FvF
When I entered the apartment I felt at home immediately. That’s is no coincidence, because the apartment is designed like a home “for everyday life, reflecting how a creative, mobile and digitallyoriented generation lives” as Frederik tells in the Q&A below. The Vitra furniture fit in perfectly. Vitra also believes that a home is a personal collage that, in the course of time, will change with the preferences and the living conditions of the residents. And you feel that vibe when you enter the apartment.Layout and floor plan
The bright apartment with high ceilings contains a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and a spacious entrance. The floorplan is based on the original layout of the beautiful building. Some very clever additions, like the room dividing wall of plywood between the living room and bedroom that is also a cupboard, make this space into a modern and urban place.
I hope you enjoy the interview with Fredrik Frede of FvF and the look inside by the pictures I’ve made. Tell me what you think!
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FvF Q&A with Frederik Frede of Freunden von Freunden.
Can you tell us about yourself and why you started Freunde von Freunden?
Torsten Bergler and I started the creative agency NoMoreSleep (now called MoreSleep) in 2006. In 2009 we lost two major clients accounts following the global crisis and that was when we decided to immerse ourselves in more personal projects. We always wanted to do something fun for ourselves while having a personal reference as our goal. We looked at what was happening with fashion blogs and interiors, the changes in those digital environments and storytelling online. And as Facebook was popping up in Germany in 2009 too, we somehow immediately knew we should do a website where we tell the stories of our creative friends in Berlin and show how they live. And then we started interviewing the people around us. We got Timmi Seifert on board and then we took it from there.
How do you choose the apartments you feature?
We never look for apartments per se – mostly for people with intriguing stories. Individuals rather than spaces are the focal point of our features. In most cases we don’t even know what to expect when we visit someone at home. It’s important to note that what we do is not just about interiors – which are, of course, a great visual treat – but also about exploring cultural landscapes, different perspectives and introducing a diverse world to our readers.
How do you select your guests?
We want to stay true to our initial concept and portray friends of friends from our everexpanding network. From the beginning we literally worked with close friends and asked them if they wanted to suggest other friends. This is how we wish to continue. Our focus is on individuals who are inspiring and have great things to say. No matter if it‘s gardening, cooking or designing space shuttles! It’s difficult to put this in a box because that would limit FvF’s versatile and everevolving nature. Our content is becoming more diverse while we retain our identity. In terms of how we go about selecting people to portray, we’re constantly researching but also receive a lot of suggestions from our collaborators. There’s no golden rule for choosing a person as it always depends on each case in particular – and gut feeling.
And how does The FvF Apartment fit in there?
The FvF Apartment is a physical expression of our online publication – a multifaceted space for friends and partners to gather and express their creativity as well as interesting ideas. It is in the same house as our office and we use it for many occasions. It is an actual apartment with everything one could need on a daily basis. Everything in the apartment is meant for being used and we don’t see it as a cleancut showroom. It is more about the vision of how we see living in that kind of size and area of Berlin. It all came together through our partnership with Swiss manufacturer Vitra. Afterwards, many friends, local and international brands and partners were involved.
Can you tell us a bit about what the FvF apartment is for?
So, to be more precise, the FvF Apartment has been designed to be fully adaptable to the diverse and often unexpected scenarios of everyday life, reflecting how a creative, mobile and digitallyoriented generation lives. It serves not only as a platform for innovative products from friends and partners, but as a unique venue for events, workshops, and presentations. W e wanted to make sure to create a homely atmosphere where everyone would feel comfortable instantly and wouldn’t want to leave. Many of our partners do photoshoots or client meetings and use it as a reference point for their products when they’re in use. We have regular bookings for presentations, coachings, dinner, shootings, showroom and sleepovers.
Are there any artists, designers, or countries, cities or an interview at FvF where you have a preference for or who inspired you and why?
My favorite stories are the ones I feel more attached to contentwise and the ones that involve my friends. I can’t really pinpoint a favorite because they are all so different and very special in their own way. If I’d have to pick a really inspiring story that would be the one of Gwen and Gawie Fagan. It’s definitely in my top five, both in terms of story as well as photography.
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Thanks to FvF and Fredrik Frede.
I want to thank Frederik Frede for taking the time for this Q&A. FvF is such an interesting concept. A home is made a home by the people who live in it. The FvF stories are a treat to read. Also I’m so glad I had a chance to see the FvF apartment in person. Enjoy the pictures I took.
You can find a lot more inspiring portraits of people and their homes or workplaces at Freunde von Freunden. Also a lot more of FvF in cooperation with Vitra at Vitra Magazine FvF and Freunde von Freunden.
Like to read more about Vitra here on my blog ? Then maybe you like this post:
Vitra and Mobila: Elle festival Amsterdam
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| Freunde von Freunden apartement Berlin | Vitra | photo’s by © C-More |
Lidewij Edelkoort Interior Trends 2017 | Circles | NII | NederlandsInterieur Instituut
Lidewij Edelkoort Interior Trends 2017
Turning in Circles
NII | Nederlands Interieur Instituut
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Turning in Circles
On the 28th of May 2015 Lidewij Edelkoort presented her view on the interior trends 2017 to a select group of interior and design lovers, interior- designers, stylists and manufacturers. She talked about “Turning in Circles”. Literally, figuratively and also symbolically.
“We grow slowly towards an democratic and holistic society. A new way of thinking, optimistic and sociable. Forms and materials are more democratic too. More inviting.”
Lidewij Edelkoort
Li Edelkoort presented a wonderful series of inspiring images, while commenting and talking about the background and depths behind the images. Also explaining and suggesting shapes, materials and textures. I spent the entire presentation just letting the images and words do their work and made as many notes as I could. Just wonderful to be there. Lidewij works in a way that I really appreciate. From thorough research she and her team will give a glimpse of the future, with depth, many handles and insights and also sometimes a fair criticism. Along to the presentation Edelkoort makes a new book for every presentation that is sold separately, containing many images and true color swatches.
NII | Nederlands Interieur Instituut
The Trend presentations by Li Edelkoort are very inspiring and a must see for interior designer or stylist. The NII [Dutch Interior Institute] makes it possible to join the presentation. The NII is especially for the [Dutch] interior and lifestyle industry and aims to pass trends. They do this by organizing the trend presentations of Lidewij, but also by providing the trend tour during Salone del Mobile in Milan. If you are interested in a memberships please contact NII.
Valuable
I find it very valuable to attend these events and lectures. Not to know what color cushions you should advise your client. I am not in favor of literally take over and apply trends. The whole point is to see and learn where trends come from. See the backgrounds and the expressions of it. What materials and shapes come with it: Understand the whole story! And thus make correct, personal considerations and choices. Your own translation to indicate these trends that live on a deeper level in the society and the world. This makes that you can give your clients in a solid and personal design and advice. Just because you have the depth. That perhaps makes you different from the other interior designer or stylist. And because you may not have all the time in the world in your daily working life to go to all exhibitions and events, or to go trend watching yourself, attending a high-quality trend-event a well investment. In addition, the NII provides a 2 weekly email for members only, showing the trend spots and more insight trend information, selected by trend experts. I would say: DO IT!
More information can be found at the NII | Dutch Interior Institute.
Right after the presentation of Li Edelkoort “Turning in Circles” I saw circles popping up everywhere. Like in these pictures made during the “Design Kwartier” in The Hague last sunday.
Enjoy!!
PS: Some “highlights” of the Design Kwartier at my Steller presentation at the bottom of this post.
Want to read more about Lidewij Edelkoort, fashion and trends here at my blog? Some suggestions:
Documentery ” Its in the sky” about fashion and trends
Circles spotted at the “Design Kwartier Den Haag” | picture by C-More
Circles spotted at Edwin Pelser | Milo Dool during Design Kwartier Den Haag | picture by C-More
Lidewij Edelkoort Interior Trends 2017
Turning in Circles
NII | Nederlands Interieur Instituut
Draaien in cirkels
Op 28 mei 2015 presenteerde Lidewij Edelkoort haar visie op de interieur trends voor 2017. Er was een selecte groep van interieur en design liefhebbers, interieur- ontwerpers, stylisten en fabrikanten aanwezig. Ze sprak over “Draaien in cirkels”. Letterlijk, figuurlijk en ook symbolisch.
“We groeien langzaamaan naar een democratischer en holistische maatschappij. Een nieuwe manier van denken, optimistischer en gezelliger. De vormen en materialen zijn dat ook. Het nodigt meer uit.”
Lidewij Edelkoort
Li Edelkoort presenteerde een prachtige serie inspirerende beelden met daarbij de toelichting en diepgang achter de beelden. Ook gaf zij uitleg en suggesties voor vormen, materialen en texturen. Ik heb de hele presentatie over mij heen laten komen en zoveel mogelijk notities gemaakt. Heerlijk om er bij te zijn. Lidewij werkt op een manier die ik erg waardeer. Vanuit gedegen onderzoek geeft zij en haar team een blik op de toekomst met diepgang, veel handvaten en soms ook een behoorlijke kritische noot. Daarnaast maakt Edelkoort per presentatie een boek met daarin veel beeldmateriaal en echte kleurstalen. Het is verkrijgbaar voor leden van NII.
NII | Nederlands Interieur Instituut
De trend presentaties van Lidewij Edelkoort zijn een “must-see” voor interieurontwerpers en stylisten Het NII [ Nederlands Interieur Instituut] maakt het mogelijk om er bij te zijn. Het NII is er speciaal voor de interieur & lifestyle branche en heeft als doel om trends door te geven. Dat doen zij oa door de lezingen van Lidewij, maar bijvoorbeeld ook door een trendtour tijdens de Salone del Mobile in Milaan te verzorgen. Voor meer informatie over het lidmaatschap neem contact op met NII.
Waardevolle investering
Ikzelf vind het zeer de moeite waard om dit soort events en lezingen bij te wonen. Niet om te weten welk kleur kussentje je aan je klant moet adviseren, want daar ben ik geen voorstander van: het klakkeloos overnemen en toepassen van trends. Het gaat juist om te zien en leren waar de trends vandaan komen. Wat de achtergronden zijn en de uitingen. Welke materialen en vormen daarbij horen. Het hele verhaal begrijpen! En daardoor juist de persoonlijke afwegingen en keuzes te kunnen maken. Je eigen vertaling te geven aan deze trends, die op een dieperliggend niveau in de samenleving en deze wereld leven. Daardoor kun je je klant goed adviseren met een persoonlijk advies. Juist omdat je de diepgang hebt. Dat maakt jou wellicht ook anders dan de ander. En omdat je in je dagelijkse werk en leven wellicht niet alle tijd hebt om naar alle beurzen en events te gaan, of om zelf te trendwatcher, is het bijwonen van een kwalitatief hoogwaardige trendlezing een bijzonder goede investering. Daarnaast zorgt het NII ook voor een tweewekelijkse mail voor leden, met daarin de trendspots en meer informatie, die trendexperts voor je selecteren. Ik zou zeggen: DOEN!
Meer info kun je vinden op het NII | Nederlands Interieur Instituut.
Daags na de presentatie van Lidewij Edelkoort ’s “Turning in Circles” zag ik de cirkels overal opduiken. Zoals hier, op de foto’s gemaakt tijdens het Design Kwartier in Den Haag.
Geniet!
Meer lezen over Lidewij en trends op mijn blog?
Documentery ” Its in the sky” about fashion and trends
“Talking Textiles” Textielmuseum Tilburg
moba13 shoe fetishism in fashion
moba13 fetishism fashion Mode bienniale 2013
PS: Nog een samenvatting met “high-lights” van het Design Kwartier
kun je hier vinden op de Steller presentatie.
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Uashmama the washable paper bag that looks and feels like leather | Interior | Inspiration | Styling
Uashmama
The washable paper bag
that looks and feels like leather
Interior | Inspiration | Styling
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Paper Bag | Paper that looks like leather
UASHMAMA | Moes & Griet | Styling and photo : AnoukB
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Do you know these beautiful UASHMAMA [say Wash mama] paper bags?
I hope you do, and if not I love to introduce them to you.
The bags are made of paper, but it looks and feels like leather. Due to a manufacturing process that is similar to leather, a durable material made of 100% natural fibers has arisen. It’s washable like fabric and perfectly fit for daily use.
The Uashmama bags are made in Italy by “Le Sorelle ” [The Sisters], a small family run company in Italy. Tradition, craftsmanship and technology are key words for this brand, which resulted in the “magic” formula of these beautiful bags. The products are lovingly designed and handcrafted piece by piece.
You can use the paper bags as a planter, for organising your workplace and stationary or in your kitchen to store food or perhaps your wooden spoons. It’s a very stylish accessory in your bathroom for soaps and shampoo bottles as well. Not to mention: perfect for serving bread at your breakfast table. The Uashmama bags are a perfect styling item in your interior.
The very popular Paper Bags collection is now expanded with handbags, shoppers, suspenders and aprons. Available in various colors and finishes. Of course with the same quality and usability as the paper bags.
More information and for orders:
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Paper Bag | Paper that looks like leather
UASHMAMA | Moes & Griet | Styling and photo : AnoukB
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Paper Bag | Paper that looks like leather
UASHMAMA | Moes & Griet | Styling and photo : AnoukB
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Apron and suspender | Paper that looks like leather
UASHMAMA | Moes & Griet | Styling and photo : AnoukB
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bags | handbag | Paper that looks like leather
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Lunch bag | Paper that looks like leather
UASHMAMA | Moes & Griet | Styling and photo : AnoukB
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Magazine bag | Paper that looks like leather
UASHMAMA | Moes & Griet | Styling and photo : AnoukB
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Placemat | Paper that looks like leather
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Apron and suspender | Paper that looks like leather
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Wood bag | Paper that looks like leather
UASHMAMA | Moes & Griet | Styling and photo : AnoukB
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Woodbag| Paper that looks like leather
UASHMAMA | Moes & Griet | Styling and photo : AnoukB
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Lunch bags | Paper that looks like leather
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Uashmama
De wasbare papieren zakken en tassen
die er uit zien en voelen als leer
Interieur | Inspiratie | Styling
Kent je deze prachtige UASHMAMA [zeg Wash mama] papieren zakken al?
Ik hoop van wel, maar zo niet, dan introduceer ik ze hier graag.
De tassen zijn gemaakt van papier, maar zien eruit en voelt aan als leer. Door een productieproces dat lijkt op het looien van leer, is een duurzaam materiaal ontstaan dat uit 100% natuurlijke vezels bestaat. Het is wasbare “stof” die perfect geschikt is voor dagelijks gebruik.
De Uashmama tassen worden gemaakt in Italië door “Le Sorelle” [The Sisters], een klein familie bedrijf in Italië. Traditie, vakmanschap en technologie zijn de sleutelwoorden voor dit merk en dat resulteerde in deze “magische” formule en de prachtige zakken en tassen. De producten zijn liefdevol ontworpen en stuk voor stuk handgemaakt.
De papieren zakken zijn voor van alles te gebruiken: als een plantenpot, voor het organiseren van je pennen en papier op je bureau of bijvoorbeeld in de keuken om etenswaren of de houten lepels in op te bergen. Het is een zeer stijlvolle accessoire in uw badkamer voor zeep en shampoo flessen of als wasmand. En niet te vergeten: perfect voor het serveren van brood op de ontbijt tafel. De Uashmama zakken zijn ook een perfect styling product in je interieur.
De populaire Paper Bags collectie is nu uitgebreid met handtassen, shoppers, bretels en schorten. Verkrijgbaar in diverse kleuren en afwerkingen. Uiteraard met dezelfde kwaliteit en bruikbaarheid als de papieren zakken.
Meer informatie of bestellen: Uashmama | Moes & Griet
Geniet!
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